Shawn vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Shawn Rank #639

Bode Rank #805

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Shawn or Bode more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Bode mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Shawn and Bode boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.